Cryptic crossword clue
Clinical drill good for ocean dweller 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TREPANG

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The straight part
We know that "ocean dweller" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ocean dweller = trepang.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TREPANG mean?

TREPANG noun
  1. An echinoderm of the class Holothuroidea, with an elongated body and leathery skin.

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